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Coldwell Banker reports ranks most expensive, most affordable markets in New Jersey
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC has released its 2015 Home Listing Report (HLR), which ranks the affordability of 188 real estate markets in New Jersey. The Coldwell Banker HLR named Chatham Township the most expensive market in New Jersey, with an average listing price of $882,260, while Willingboro ranked as the most affordable market in…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that sales associate Thomas Connors of the Holmdel office was recognized for his exceptional industry success during the month of November. Connors led the region, which is comprised of locations throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties, in resale dollar volume. He can be reached in Weichert’s Holmdel…
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Nine things to remember when shopping for a home
By Lindsey Romain CTW Features Before you fall in love with that potential new house, do a reality check by keeping these points in mind It’s easy to get swept away in the romance of a new home — those tall ceilings, that spacious backyard, all the great amenities that are nearby. Eager young buyers…
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Paying steady with unsteady income
Lenders put increased scrutiny on borrowers with fluctuating incomes Fifth-grade math skills come in handy when you’re home shopping. Lenders usually don’t want to see a monthly mortgage payment — plus all other regularly occurring debts — exceed more than about 36 to 43 percent of a borrower’s gross monthly income. No matter how adept…
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SPORT SHORTS
Jackson Memorial High School senior right-hander Chris Hawryluk signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his baseball career at Monmouth University. Hawryluk is heading into his third varsity season with the Jaguars on the diamond and has starred both on the mound as a pitcher and at the plate as a first baseman. This…
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Heath built legendary cross-country program at CBA
SPORTS VIEW Tim Morris The words “great” and “legend” get thrown out so often that they have almost lost their meaning. In the case of retired Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) cross-country coach Tom Heath, those words hardly do him justice. Heath, who stepped down as the Colts’ head coach after another championship year, leaves as…
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Lancers await challenges as defending Non-Public A champs
ST. JOHN VIANNEY By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent The St. John Vianney High girls’ basketball team, armed with a full slate of returning players, are embarking on the new season with high expectations. All of the Lancers who carried St. John Vianney to the NJSIAA Non-Public A title last season are back in action. So a…
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Lions building off last year’s state hockey title in 6-0 start
MIDDLETOWN NORTH By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Coming from a family with two brothers who have played on the Middletown High School North ice hockey team, senior forward Kevin Felice has a pretty good idea by now what to expect from the start of the season. This year has been a little bit different, as the…
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Youths may enter poster contest
New Jersey’s soil conservation districts are now accepting entries in a poster contest designed to raise awareness of natural resources and related issues among young people. The theme for this year’s poster is “We All Need Trees,” according to a press release. Students may compete in the following categories: Grades 2-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-9…
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